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2016 · Cabernet Sauvignon

Bench

Red · Alexander Valley, United States

Fruit-forward

Dry · Bold structured · Smooth · Full-bodied

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2019 · 750 mlFrom C$43.39 2017 · 750 mlFrom C$35 2016 · 750 mlFrom C$35 2012 · 750 mlFrom C$35

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Long cold soakIndigenous yeastExtended maceration43-day pressing19 months in oakFrench oak barrels45% new oak

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Bench

United States

Bench is a Sonoma County, California producer focused on high-quality wines that express the distinctive terroir of its vineyards. The vineyards’ rocky, volcanic soils contribute to the wines’ character, while careful fermentation and oak-barrel aging add structure alongside dark-fruit, vanilla, and spice notes.